Works will see a new pedestrian crossing built and road reconstruction on the B1174 said: “I’m really excited to start our year of Grantham area road improvements with a set of works on the B1174 which will start just after the first May bank holiday “These improvements will see the High Street section of the B1174 in Great Gonerby fully rebuilt from the ground up with a full rebuild of a failing section of Gonerby Road immediately after.  we’ll be building the first of our new pedestrian crossings part of our Community Crossings Initiative is being built near the junction with Long Street in Great Gonerby – a very welcomed piece of infrastructure that residents will be excited to see.” said: “Residents have been calling for an upgraded pedestrian crossing at Great Gonerby High Street for many years so I’m really delighted that Lincolnshire County Council has heard our campaign and are able to deliver this investment for the village “I’m also grateful to the local parish council who are supporting the scheme with a contribution “The new crossing with traffic lights will make a great improvement to pedestrian safety both at peak school times and other times of the day where traffic is busy “I am also pleased that the county council is taking this opportunity to resurface the roads on the approach to the new crossing The diversion route for both sets of night-time closures will be via B1174 / A1 / A607 Harlaxton Road / A52 Sankt Augustin Way / B1174 Cllr Davies added: “These works will no doubt cause some disruption to locals and those passing through the area but we’ll be doing everything we can to reduce this including working as efficiently as possible and keeping noise to a minimum after 11pm “I want to thank everyone in advance for their patience as we start a year of major improvements to Grantham and its surrounding area’s road network.” For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council Home   News   Article Flood warnings and road closures remain in place this morning (Tuesday) as the country continues to struggle with the recent inclement weather The A1 is still closed in both directions between the Fernwood/Balderton and Great Gonerby turn-offs due to flooding with several surrounding roads seeing congestion as traffic is diverted There are also reports that the A1 is shut southbound between the Coddington and A46 roundabouts There are also reports that the A617 is closed from the Cattlemarket roundabout flood warnings remain in place on the River Witham with the Environment Agency reporting that isolated properties and villages including Hougham Foston Beck also has a flood warning in place Flood alerts remain in place on the River Smite with river levels remaining high but are beginning to fall at the Colston Bassett river gauge Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite including Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett and areas around the River Devon also affected at Easthorpe and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe A flood alert area remains in place on the River Witham and its tributaries from South Witham to Claypole A flood warning for the River Smite at Shelton Lodge and Port Grange Farms has now been downgraded to a flood alert Drivers should expect delays in Grantham over the coming months said: “Our ambitious set of 2024 roadworks in Grantham are in full swing with construction teams currently working at Dysart Road and Market Place “Because the South Kesteven District Council-funded works to Station Approach are set to start next Monday we’re entering into the most challenging phase of our plan That’s why we’re encouraging people to plan accordingly leave longer for their journeys and to expect delays in Grantham over the coming months but it’s important to remember that the short-term pain will be worth the long-term gain when it comes to this inevitable disruption.” Below are updates on all of the Grantham roadworks taking place this year Karen Cassar said: “Since starting our Grantham roadworks in May we’ve successfully completed two major road reconstruction projects and built two brand-new pedestrian crossings “Our combined pedestrian crossing construction and road reconstruction works to the B1174 in Great Gonerby came to a successful end in June we opened another new pedestrian crossing on Barrowby Road near Poplar farm in July ahead of finishing the reconstruction of a section of Alma Park Road in August “These completed works mean safer journeys for everyone Karen Cassar said: “We originally planned to have South Kesteven District Council’s Market Place works finished by 19th August “Despite selecting the quickest stone sett supplier available they haven’t been able to deliver the amounts we need due to the high demand of these materials nationally and their production capacity but there just aren’t any others that can get us what we need any faster so we just have to wait until the quarry can catch-up “The good news is that we’ve laid the final Market Place setts and they will have cured in time for us to have this and the south layby open in time for next week’s bank holiday weekend This means vehicles coming from the south can start using Market Place to get to wide Westgate starting late next week “Our focus now will be on laying the final setts to Conduit Lane and the north layby Our plan now is to have the entire project wrapped up by 30th September subject to when we have the final batch of setts we need.” but our Dysart Road project team hasn’t yet encountered any bad weather or hidden surprises below the carriageway once South Kesteven District Council’s Station Approach works start next Monday we’ll be modifying the diversion routes for Dysart Road slightly.” The diversion route for standard vehicles lower than 4.5 metres in height will be via A52 Sankt Augustin Way / Barrowby Road (A607) / Broad Street / Brownlow Street / A607 / Watergate B1174 / A52 Wharf Road / A607 / Swingbridge Road / Trent Road / Dysart Road The diversion route for HGVs taller than 4.5m in height will be via A52 Sankt Augustin Way / Barrowby Road (A607) / Broad Street / Brownlow Street / A607 / Watergate B1174 / A52 (South) / B1174 / Tollemache Road North / A52 / A1 / A607 Harlaxton / Swingbridge Road / Trent Road / Dysart Road Karen Cassar said: “The works we're carrying out on behalf of South Kesteven District Council to the Station Road/A607 junction are still set to start next Monday until 31st December we’ll be resurfacing and carrying out pedestrian facility upgrades at Harlaxton Road Westgate and Sankt Augustin Way; upgrading the existing traffic signals; and jet-washing the footpath on the north side of Wharf Road onto the southernmost part of Westgate.” Please note that access to the train station will remain unaffected until late September access to the station will be via London Road All station car parks remain open and unaffected People are advised to leave extra time for their journeys Karen Cassar said: “We’re continuing to work through each and every challenge put in front of us with a continuing focus on getting these Grantham roadworks finished as quickly and efficiently as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum I want to thank everyone for their patience and bearing with us while we work towards making Grantham an easier place to travel in.” For more information about these and other roadworks in and around Grantham, visit: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/granthamroadworks By LAURA SHARMAN and BETTY FURMSTON First built as huts for Indian villagers and introduced to Britain during its colonial rule single-storey homes became hugely popular in the 1920s thanks to trendy developments across the country rising in value in recent years far more than any other property type ‘Bungalows are now a highly sought-after asset,’ says Mike Churchill residential sales pitcher at Savills Tunbridge Wells ‘Due to their fantastic development potential families and developers are competing to acquire them A top bungalow has the capability to be expanded or developed further If you manage to find one that ticks some of your search criteria boxes so we’ve spoken to property experts and estate agents to bring you the 22 best bungalows currently on sale across Britain this pretty three-bedroom bungalow has off-street parking and a detached garage with a first-floor workshop The house has an attractive garden overlooking a valley towards the National Trust Belton Estate and Bellmount Tower flowerbeds and seating areas angled to capture the wonderful views The cosy living room includes original features such as a brick fireplace and wooden floors This three-bedroom cottage is situated on the edge of the charming village of Great Gonerby The house comes with a pretty garden overlooking a valley towards the National Trust Belton Estate and Bellmount Tower off-street parking and a detached garage with a first-floor workshop the bungalow has a number of original features including original fireplaces and wooden floors Great Gonerby village is 2.5 miles from Grantham which has two excellent grammar schools and a range of highly-regarded primary and prep schools search.savills.com/property-detail/gblnsclit240126 this three-bedroom bungalow offers sweeping countryside views The high-specification property is set on a former farm but less than three miles from Chelmsford railway station The property is bursting with rustic charm including vaulted ceilings and exposed beams This three-bedroom bungalow is set on a former farm in Chelmsford Essex and offers sweeping countryside views and a separate one-bed-annex with its own kitchen and shower The main property is bursting with rustic charm including vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams and comes with a secluded walled garden accessible through the kitchen’s sliding glass doors the property is within easy access to renowned state and private schools said: ‘This is tremendous single-storey living in the form of a three-bedroom bungalow with character features an incredibly high specification finish and far-reaching rural views Located less than three miles from Chelmsford Rail Station it offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience alongside idyllic rural charm The development is a simply breath-taking retreat in natural surroundings.’  bungalowhomes.co.uk/property/woodhall-hill-chignal-st-james-cm1/14492-000158/1 The main home is close to the small village of Aylesbeare It boasts a living room with exposed timber beams and high-quality fittings There are floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook fields and surrounding woodland Moorview comprises a four-bedroom main residence second cottage and three lodges with holiday let permission plus a five-berth caravan site and a manager's lodge Set in eight acres of East Devon countryside plus a five-berth caravan site and a manager’s lodge The expansive property also features a detached barn with full planning permission for commercial use The main home boasts a living room with exposed timber beams high-quality fittings and floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook fields and surrounding woodland The property is close to the small village of Aylesbeare which has a village hall and parish church said: ‘Moorview is located in an enviable position within AONB in East Devon The whole site generates a good income from the lodges Set in eight acres of land and surrounded by its own plot the bungalow is unique in that it remains very private and yet easily accessible.’  rightmove.co.uk/properties/150148733#/?channel=RES_BUY this property has an impressive five bedrooms It includes a sundeck offering views over Port Isaac and the surrounding countryside The property has a large garden and off-street parking for up to four cars The spacious interior is light and airy and many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows this impressive bungalow comes with five bedrooms off-street parking for up to four cars and a large garden with sundeck offering views over Port Isaac and the surrounding countryside Many of the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows which take advantage of the spectacular views Port Isaac is a highly sought-after village set on the rugged stretch of North Cornwall coastline and home to Restaurant Nathan Outlaw which was voted the best restaurant in Britain in August 2017 by the Good Food Guide and holds two Michelin stars search.savills.com/property-detail/gbtrrstrs230085 This modern bungalow in Exmoor National Park offers four bedrooms and uninterrupted views of Porlock Bay and the sweeping coastline The property extends to around 6,842 sq ft with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows The bedrooms include oak-beamed ceilings and solid wood floors Surrounded by seven acres of private landscaped gardens and grounds this modern bungalow in Exmoor National Park offers four bedrooms and uninterrupted views of Porlock Bay and the sweeping coastline with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows and a self-contained separate annexe while the grounds also feature an ornamental lake The property is set in the village of Porlock which offers highly-regarded schools search.savills.com/property-detail/gbetrscli702313 This detached chalet bungalow offers over 3,200 sq ft of accommodation together with an extensive range of outbuildings two stables and a summer house with hot tub Double electric gates open on to an extensive gravel driveway with space for several cars while the main garden is fenced with a paved patio and brick pathway There is an open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with marble-effect porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating There are five bedrooms and the site also has planning permission for a second five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow There is even a 'pub' on site including a pool table and plaque that reads 'The Queen's Arms' The decor may not be to everybody’s taste at this five-bedroom bungalow in Bethersden but its amenities are certainly impressive including more than 3,200 sq ft of accommodation and a pub with a plaque that reads ‘The Queens Arms’ The site also has planning permission for a second five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow Double electric gates open onto an extensive gravel driveway with space for several cars The picturesque village of Bethersden has an active community I love that you can go for a dip in the pool and go for a drink in The Queens Arms.’ Ashford International Station is nine miles away with a 36-minute service to London St Pancras search.savills.com/property-detail/gbcbrscks240254 There are wonderful country views from this stylish three-bedroom The property offers large windows with French doors with the bungalow set in the High Weald National Landscape There is a delightful garden terrace which provides the perfect There are three stylish bedrooms in this high standard two-bathroom property is set in the High Weald National Landscape between Matfield and Lamberhurst in Kent The property offers large windows with French doors which open on to the garden terrace which flood the bungalow with natural light the impressive kitchen has high vaulted ceilings and a modern kitchen there is a single garage with an adjoining store room and further separate study area and block-paved driveway providing parking for multiple cars The plot is well-connected to the surrounding countryside via footpaths and is a short distance from the local attractions of Bewl Water Reservoir and Bedgebury National Pinetum Matfield village itself offers a range of shops including a butchers while the nearby towns of Paddock Wood and Tonbridge Wells offer well-regarded grammar schools and train stations which can reach London within 45 minutes search.savills.com/property-detail/gbtwrstus230391 This uniquely designed property built in the 1960s offers light There is an open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding glass doors which lead onto landscaped gardens this impressive modern bungalow offers three double bedrooms two bathrooms and an open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding glass doors which lead onto landscaped gardens a garage has been converted into a workshop while a driveway offers space for several cars The property is located along the banks of the River Thames in the village of Laleham which is part of a conservation area with listed buildings three village pubs and a selection of well-regarded state and private schools a short walk from the beautiful 83-acre Laleham Park with Heathrow Airport situated just nine miles away while central London is just 19 miles away hamptons.co.uk/properties/19237938/sales/A1NQ5000009IJGHIA2#/ This three-bedroom bungalow has beautifully presented accommodation set in 2.39 acres The property includes orchards plus outbuildings and a driveway with space for several cars The kitchen serves as the main hub of the property with a large island with solid wood worktop The current owners of this three-bedroom detached bungalow and smallholding carried out several improvements to create a large Set in the popular village of Badgeworth just four miles to the southwest of Cheltenham the smallholding comprises 2.39 acres of woodland orchards plus outbuildings and a driveway with space for several cars The kitchen/dining room serves as the main hub of the property with a large island hamptons.co.uk/properties/19093398/sales/A1NQ50000082WRNIAQ#/ This four-bedroom home is set in a private secluded position in the heart of the prestigious Wentworth Estate It comes with 0.75 acres of land close to The Wentworth Club a three 18-hole golf course including the iconic West Course The interior is bursting with charm and looks out on to mature gardens  secluded position in the heart of the prestigious Wentworth Estate in Runnymede The four-bedroom home comes with 0.75 acres of land close to The Wentworth Club which has easy access to the M3 and M4 and Central London with exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the mature garden there’s a choice of excellent schools close by St George’s Windsor Castle and St Mary’s Ascot rightmove.co.uk/properties/150807236#/?channel=RES_BUY This spectacular setting commands sensational south-facing views across Port Navas Creek The accommodation is airy and includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms It has an enormous open-plan living/dining room with a vaulted ceiling this four-bedroom detached bungalow has sensational south-facing views across the boats moored at Port Navas Creek framed by its beautiful ancient wooded banks The property has over 3,200sq ft of accommodation with 5 bedrooms 4 bath/shower rooms and an enormous open-plan living/dining room/vaulted ceilinged kitchen that flows out through a wall of bi-folding doors onto a glass-fronted detached double garage and landscaped tiered gardens rightmove.co.uk/properties/151584839#/?channel=RES_BUY This beautifully presented chalet-style bungalow has three bedrooms It offers versatile and modern living spaces and a pretty garden cosy living room with log burner and views over the Aughton countryside This beautifully presented chalet-style bungalow is set within the village of Aughton there’s a landscaped tiered garden with a charming pond as well as a garage and gravel driveway with space for up to five cars and remote-controlled gate rightmove.co.uk/properties/151683206#/?channel=RES_BUY The property comes with a gated entrance and sweeping driveway with space for four cars The cosy living room has a log burner - perfect for warming up after a long walk in the countryside The rooms have views over the rolling Yorkshire Dales Set in the pretty Yorkshire Dales town of Sedbergh known affectionately as England’s Book Town on account of its diverse selection of book shops Wild Boar Cottage is a cosy yet spacious three-bedroom bungalow with a sunny terrace and charming garden while the cosy living room has a log burner - perfect for warming up after a long walk in the countryside framed to the front by a lush green lawn and a colourful array of mature shrubs The property is an imposing early 18th-century building in the village of Coltishall in Norfolk Courtyard Cottage is a beautifully presented detached bungalow located within the grounds of Coltishall Hall an imposing early 18th-century building in the village of Coltishall in Norfolk nestled behind the hall and framed to the front by a lush green lawn and a colourful array of mature shrubs A pathway leads to the property’s front entrance which has private parking for up to four cars while also granting private gated access to the enclosed side terrace decorative rear courtyard and a restful garden room The popular restaurants of The Kings Head and The Rising Sun are nearby as is a well-respected local primary school and doctors surgery rightmove.co.uk/properties/147324044#/?channel=RES_BUY a driveway with parking for two cars and lawned gardens The comfortable accommodation is just 370ft from the beach The two-bedroom bungalow is on the outskirts of Whitstable and has been recently redecorated with parquet flooring this two-bedroom bungalow on the outskirts of Whitstable has been recently redecorated with parquet flooring and modern tiles and comes with two bedrooms A versatile summerhouse and separate garage offer potential for conversion adding additional living quarters if desired lively bars and renowned seafood restaurants can be accessed from the property via a scenic stroll along the seafront rightmove.co.uk/properties/147866333#/?channel=RES_BUY The Grade II-listed property is set within the heart of Fulmer Village in Buckinghamshire two parking spaces and a charming courtyard garden The property was recently refurbished with a fully fitted kitchen hardwood windows and doors and engineered oak flooring The Bakery is an attractive single-storey property built in the early 1900s originally part of the local bakery The Grade II-listed property is set within the heart of Fulmer Village in Buckinghamshire and comes with one bedroom rightmove.co.uk/properties/146871557#/?channel=RES_BUY This detached dormer-style bungalow is on the outskirts of the picturesque seaside village of Aberdaron this property has mature lawn gardens and a raised wrap-around timber sun decking  It has been recently refurbished and offers exceptional living spaces and breathtaking views towards Aberdaron Bay and beyond This five-bedroom detached dormer-style bungalow is on the outskirts of the picturesque seaside village of Aberdaron The property has been recently refurbished and offers exceptional living spaces and breathtaking views towards Aberdaron Bay and beyond separate storage area and lockable workshop while mature lawn gardens and a raised wrap-around timber sun decking surround the property Aberdaron is a thriving village lying to the tip of the glorious Llyn Peninsula with a range of cafes as well as a beautiful sandy beach and access to the Welsh coastal path rightmove.co.uk/properties/86956500#/?channel=RES_BUY  This lovely property is surrounded by lush greenery with views over rolling hills is surrounded by lush greenery with views over rolling hills is a picturesque and charming village with shops rightmove.co.uk/properties/150891905#/?channel=RES_BUY This delightful bungalow has maintained many of its original features The exposed stone walls add charm to this pretty property Nestled in the charming village of Lamphey on the Pembrokeshire coast this semi-detached stone bungalow has three bedrooms The property has maintained many of its original features including wooden floorboards and stone fireplaces is just a 15-minute drive from Barafundle Bay regularly voted one of the world’s best beaches rightmove.co.uk/properties/151762364#/?channel=RES_BUY This three-bedroom bungalow property has a gated entrance wraparound garden with decking and spectacular views over the surrounding countryside It has been upgraded to include a new fitted kitchen and bathroom This three-bedroom detached bungalow has undergone extensive upgrades by the current owners Situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Cenarth rightmove.co.uk/properties/149698289#/?channel=RES_BUY chipped driveway with space for several cars This bungalow offers panoramic views over Scotland’s Forth Estuary towards Blackess Castle There are three bedrooms and a spacious kitchen It is packed with character thanks to its high wooden ceilings and exposed bricks Offering panoramic views over Scotland’s Forth Estuary towards Blackess Castle this three-bedroom bungalow is packed with character thanks to its high wooden ceilings and exposed bricks chipped driveway with space for several cars and a well-maintained mature garden The property is situated in the highly sought-after picturesque conservation village of Limekilns a well-respected primary school and hotels rightmove.co.uk/properties/151602476#/?channel=RES_BUY This rural three-bedroom bungalow is on the edge of Loch Carron  It offers a bespoke kitchen with sweeping countryside views The comfortable accommodation is near the village of Lochcarron which has several shops This rural three-bedroom bungalow (rightmove.co.uk/properties/138672059#/?channel=RES_BUY) on the edge of Loch Carron in the Scottish Highlands has been recently renovated and offers a bespoke kitchen with sweeping countryside views wood flooring and stylish white fireplaces The nearby village of Lochcarron has several shops The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline 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Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group A bus company has improved some of its local services Centrebus is changing some of its bus services from Sunday (September 1) as well as improvements to its 24 service betwen Grantham and Newark These will be hourly on weekdays and every two hours on Saturdays This changes from every two hours on weekdays and off-peak on Saturdays • More regular timetables between Great Gonerby and Grantham • Service diverted to operate via the Fernwood estate rather than just serving the main road outside This provides an hourly journey into Newark from Monday to Saturday • An hourly link from Newark bus station to Northgate station • New service from Newark town centre to Brunel Drive • An extra trip on weekdays serving Kelham Road to and from Grantham • Extra time allowed between Grantham and Newark to improve reliability of the 24 service The improvements are partly funded by Nottinghamshire County Council through its BSIP funding There is also a timing alteration to service 6 between Grantham and Bottesford said: "We are pleased to be working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver the enhancements to route and timetable for service 24 which we’re sure will be welcomed by existing and new customers.” Traffic is backed up on a major road due to a crash There has been a crash on the A1 northbound at Coddington traffic is queued back on the A1 down to Great Gonerby Drivers should expect surrounding roads to be affected The event will take place the evening of Wednesday 20 March said: “Following on from our announcement earlier this year about the £4 million we’re investing into improving the roads in and around Grantham we want to invite those interested to come meet our highways team to ask questions and find out more about our plans we’ve arranged a public information event in mid-March where those interested can pop in and speak to the folks behind each of the major road projects planned for Grantham this year We’ll have plans and schematics on-hand to look at along with engineers who can answer your early questions about the works and how they might affect you “We encourage anyone wanting to find out more about our plans for 2024 to stop in and see us on Wednesday 20 March.” The Grantham Highways Improvements public information event will take place at the Jubilee Church Life Centre (5 London Rd The event will start with words from Cllr Richard Davies ahead of breaking up so members of the public can speak with their local councillors and the individual project teams behind each set of works Below is a list of the major road projects planned for Grantham in 2024*: *Specific dates and traffic management details for each project are still being finalised and will be shared closer to each scheme’s start date temporary traffic signals and daytime/night-time road closures will be in place as needed Construction of the first new Grantham crossing will start next month said: “Immediately following our ongoing crossing works in Great Gonerby we’ll be heading to Barrowby Road to build two more new pedestrian crossings – one at the Poplar Farm end and another at the Greenhill Road end “We’ll be starting at the western end of Barrowby Road in June for a month before heading east to build another crossing near Greenhill Road this autumn I’ve taken the feedback people have shared with me on-board and fought to get these two new crossings built The general feeling amongst residents is that these two new pieces of infrastructure will make it much easier for people to access Poplar Farm Primary School and the schools shops and allotments near Greenhill Road.” Both projects will involve installing six new traffic signal heads in addition to laying new tactile paving and new road surfacing Below are construction details for the Poplar Farm crossing (details for the new Greenhill Road crossing will be shared closer to the time located just east of the footpath across from Barrowby Road that connects to the primary school 24/7 temporary traffic signals – these will be removed when not required A three-night road closure will be required to lay the final road surfacing at the start of July *Please note that we are working collaboratively with Vistry Homes who will also be carrying out footway works within the same traffic management These projects are part of the ongoing Community Crossing Initiative which will see over ten pedestrian crossings built throughout the county with £1.5 million earmarked by Executive in 2023 and the remaining coming from a combination of additional county council funding and developer contributions For more information about this and other major road projects, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects There is an obstruction this afternoon (Monday June 3) on the A1 northbound at Gonerby Lane near Grantham Traffic is expected to be affected between Grantham and Newark A series of major highways works will take place in Grantham this year said: “We’ve listened to residents’ concerns about the road network in Grantham and we’re investing nearly £4 million towards improvements in and around town this year “Not only will we be fully reconstructing several major roads throughout town including sections of Dysart Road and Gonerby Road but we’ll also be building three brand-new pedestrian crossings to make it safer and easier for people to get around on foot or by cycle “This is on top of the standard maintenance and repairs we carry out throughout the year Grantham will be a hive of civil engineering and road improvements this year.” Below is a list of major road project planned for Grantham in 2024*: two district council-led Towns Fund projects are planned for the town centre along with the ongoing developer-led works at Barrowby Road Cllr Davies added: “There’s no doubt that these works will cause a fair bit of disruption but I want to assure everyone that we’ll be doing everything we can to keep this to a minimum This includes planning each project as efficiently as possible and using the least disruptive traffic management measures we can while also ensuring the safety of the teams carrying out each set of improvements the Grantham Southern Relief Road project team will continue working hard throughout 2024 with a focus on building the new bridge over the River Witham and East Coast Main Line “These town centre improvements and relief road works are all part of a multi-million pound investment into Grantham that will help ensure the longevity of travel and transport through town for years to come we encourage everyone in Lincolnshire to share their ideas and comments about how we can improve local roads to their local county councillor who can then pass these through the proper channels with a view to getting them added to our programme of future works.” For more information about major highways projects taking place throughout Lincolnshire, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects Virgin Media O2 has today added thousands of homes in Grantham to its gigabit network connecting areas in and around the town to broadband speeds 27 times faster than the local average Virgin Media’s next-generation Gig1 broadband service is the fastest available from any of the major broadband providers in the UK As well as preparing homes for the technologies and applications of tomorrow gigabit speeds enable consumers to do more online – from working socialising and gaming – all at the same time on multiple devices under the same roof Virgin Media O2 has upgraded thousands of homes in the town centre Gonerby Hill Foot and Great Gonerby to gigabit speeds More than 10 million homes in all four UK nations are now able to access Virgin Media’s Gig1 service making the operator the largest gigabit broadband provider in the UK Virgin Media O2 will deliver gigabit broadband speeds across its entire network of more than 15 million homes Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Media O2 said: “We’re rapidly expanding our gigabit broadband network and more than 10 million homes across the UK can now access these next-generation speeds “As the UK’s largest gigabit provider today committed to connecting our entire network to these speeds by the end of the year our investment is helping the UK meet its broadband targets and providing consumers with connectivity fit for the future.” said: “I am delighted that Grantham can now reap the benefits of Gigabit connectivity through the Virgin Media O2 network and in this era of home working are more vital than ever and is yet another factor which makes Grantham an attractive place to live and work.” Virgin Media O2 upgrading the UK to gigabit speeds the company has committed to invest at least £10bn over the next 5 years in the UK and building on the success of its existing fibre network expansion activity is 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Lincolnshire Police later told Lincolnshire Live: "Two vehicles a black Audi A3 and a blue Audi A4 were involved in an RTC on Belton Lane The collision happened on the bridge over the rail track "Two people were taken to QMC with serious injuries." To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. The road reopened shortly after 10am this morning The extent of the "serious injuries" of the people involved is unknown Two people have been taken to Queen's Medical Centre with serious injuries A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police has said: "Two vehicles Traffic monitoring website Inrix is reporting that traffic is "coping well." It has labelled the incident as a "serious accident." We have contacted Lincolnshire Police for more information From a stone farmhouse dating back to 1769 to a 1970s house near a bustling London neighbourhood Guarantee you'll never miss another big story by signing up for our free email updates Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters Every now and again we all enjoy splashing out to enjoy an extra special meal with a loved one - and are prepared to travel further afield for that memorable dining experience And there's probably no more reliable method to decide on a venue for an extra special treat than going to a restaurant which features in the Michelin Guide Michelin Guides are a series of guide books published by the French tyre company Michelin for more than a century. The guide rates the top restaurants across the country and there are several within 90 minutes of Lincoln that are given a mention Here are some featured in the guide for 2019 that may be worth a try - and your money: The restaurant is based in one of the oldest buildings in Lincoln - it is a 900 year old Grade I listed structure Dating back to around 1150 it is thought to be the oldest dwelling house in Europe Chef Gary Aitkinson opened the Jews' House restaurant in August 2006 and put his style on the restaurant from the start He received rave reviews from new and regular doers all the time According to the restaurant's website Gavin's philosophy on food is: "My aim as a chef is first and foremost about flavour then we can get to work on the right balance of textures and cooking techniques I am passionate about using the best suppliers whether a simple salad or a beautiful saddle of lamb." Gavin secured his first job at Lincolns Wig and Mitre where he was taught by head chef Paul Vidic He moved on in 1998 to the two Michelin Starred Winteringham Fields where he spent the next five years under the highly acclaimed Germain Schwab and worked his way up to Head Chef He then moved to Rish in York where he gained 6/10 in the Good Food Guide A glance of the A La Carte menu includes 48hour pork belly tiger prawn and melon sorbet starter for £9.50 glazed fig and cep mushrooms as a main course for £28.50 and caramelised pine nut mousse shortbread and dark chocolate sorbet for £9.25 This restaurant is based in the front room of the owner's home in Great Gonerby with Harry in the kitchen and Caroline taking care of the front of house A visit to Harry's Place is an intimate dining experience as it only seats 10 people for a service The menu offers a couple of choices for each course and it changes frequently A lot of hard work and love has gone into this restaurant and have achieved a large and loyal customerbase The restaurant does not have a website but there are rave reviews about the food on TripAdvisor with it rated 4.5 out of five following 112 reviews This time our starter reflected our long hot Summer - great Service by Caroline & a chat with Harry at the end of our meal - what more can you say.." And another from August states: "I was taken here for a surprise birthday meal and oh what a surprise We were greeted by the wonderfully friendly Caroline at the door and seated at our table The dining room was tastefully adorned and cosy There is a limited choice of food but this is 2to maintain the very high standard "The service was superb and attentive The quality and presentation of the food was of a high standard and delicious Good choice of wines to accompany the meal The personal service and touches such as Harry making an appearance and talking to diners and hand written menus were nice The experience made my birthday very memorable." The restaurant is in the Georgian market town of Louth and like Harry' Place offers an intimate dining experience The fine dining experience has two tasting menus which change on a regular basis It is run by owner Andrew Leonard with talented chef Michael Bullamore who has won numerous plaudits for his top quality food The restaurant opened three and a half years ago and has built up a big following with Louth diners It was a success from the start and soon won acclaim by being rated by the Michelin Guide after the first year The team has received rave reviews with customers travelling ffar and wide to sample the tasting menu created by Michael which often includes ingredients from the restaurants own garden But any diners wanting to experience the offerings at 14 Upgate do not have much time left as the restaurant is set to close on New Year's Eve with the owner Andrew Leonard setting his sights on opening the Mansion House next door It has been fully renovated and is due to open to the public serving bistro dishes and Sunday lunches later this year Michael is set to return to his home city of Hull to open his own venture along with his partner Gaydre and their daughter Laila Mr Leonard has nothing but praise for the quality of Michael’s cooking He said: “He has filled a real niche in our town and I know he will be greatly missed by those who have experienced his creative excellence." There is still time to enjoy Michael’s creative genius - but you will have to be quick The Six Bells is is run by Jim and Sharon Trevor who have been local restaurateurs for 18 years starting with the Jackson Stops in Stretton then opening Jim’s Yard in Stamford in 2006 where they retained the coveted Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Red Guide for 11 years achieving Peterborough’s first ever entry into the Good Food Guide In January 2010 they got their hands on an old Peterborough pub opening for business there six months later Obtaining the keys to The Six Bells in May 2013 bringing The Six Bells bang up to date and preserving it for many years to come they offer a set lunch Monday to Friday and on Wednesday nights they offer diners an Auberge supper - three courses for £16.95 including classic pizzas from their authentic wood burning oven and more refined dishes from the main kitchen They also offer people the chance to book a room in one of the venue's luxury double bedrooms Six Bells is rated 4.5 out of five on TripAdvisor, following 331 reviews A recent review states: "Met friends after they had been to Burghley horse trials for dinner relaxed drinks out the front of the inn in the afternoon sun then we had a small dining room to ourselves."The food was delicious The girls all had the monkfish scampi which they raved about how good it was; and I had the John Dory which was cooked to perfection."Friendly and accommodating staff as our friends arrived 15 minutes later than the table was booked due to traffic TO BOOK: Main Street, Witham on the Hill, Bourne PE10 0JH 01778 590360 The Oak Room restaurant is located within the historic The George of Stamford and is described as the hotel's jewel of the crown Roast beef is carved at your table with Yorkshire pudding with a selection of vegetables and three choices of potatoes and has become the restaurant's signature dish It includes seared calves' liver £29.35 whole lobster £45 and a grand Brittany Platter – made up of half lobster There is also a 'magnum cave' by the door of the courtyard The George Hotel is rated 4.5 out of five on TripAdvisor following 924 reviews. A recent review states: "A group of friends and I recently visited the George for Sunday lunch the food was amazing - some of the finest roast sirloin of beef that we have had There is also a great wine selection to complement the meal Alex and Fran looked after us very well and the whole staff were very welcoming." Another reads: "Beautiful Sunday lunch Beef was divine and the Yorkshire puddings were delicious The head chef at the Wicked Witch is Dameon Clarke who has a love of bursting flavours and using only locally sourced originally from Leicester went to catering college and then knocked on the door of Le Gavroche in London to ask for a job He sent a few years travelling Asia where he learnt the local cusine and then lived in Sydney Australia for three and a half years where he worked at Tetsuya's which was amongst the best five restaurants in the world Dameon has big named on his CV including Michael Roux Jr and Gary Rhodes The Wicked Witch often puts on themed nights with tasting menus - the most recent being a Halloween night A sample of the menu includes starters of such cured sashimi of tuna and ham hock and foie gras pan fried duck breast and desserts such as chocolate delice and Baileys and chocolate cheesecake the most recent of these was a Halloween tasting night The Wicked Witch is also offering people the chance for Dameon to prepare a three course Christmas dinner to take away at £30 per head which must be collected on Christmas Eve It is rated 4.5 out of five on TripAdvisor following 450 reviews. The latest review states: "About my 10th visit (I’m addicted) but the first time at one of their theme nights "It was a five course tasting menu but that said the portions were really generous and even if it had only been three courses it still would have been value for money "The Wicked Witch just get it so “right” whilst other restaurants attempt fine dining and over complicate dishes they seem to get the balance exactly right here A focus on flavour and letting the star ingredient of the dish shine The dishes contain complex layers of flavours but never more than 4 or 5 components where others who try and mimic throw every idea on one plate."The food the service - I cant fault the place and we’re truly lucky to have it on our doorstep "Five courses for £30 is fantastic value "Please just keep doing what you’re doing." The nearest Michelin star dine dining restaurant to Lincoln is Winteringham Fields in North Lincolnshire People travel far and wide to dine there - but the ingredients never do Chef Colin McGurran says on the restaurant's website: "We get to the farm in the morning and whatever’s ready and at its best and every visit is your own personal experience which is lovingly nurtured and carefully prepared for the moment you arrive The restaurant's Autumn eight-course Evening Menu which changes every day promises to surprise even the most discerning The eight-course surprise is £89 per person and with a seven-glass wine selection The restaurant's experienced fromager will also talk diners through an array of artisan and farmstead cheeses recommending the perfect selection to suit your taste and wine choice Winteringham Fields is rated 4.5 out of five on TripAdvisor following 291 reviews. The latest review states: "Amazing first-time experience at this wonderful place in the middle of nowhere Superb views over Humber from our gorgeous room Excellent food - 8-course tasting menu - and wine friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wines "Table service was excellent [even a little footstool provided for us ladies to place our handbags on rather than putting them on the tiled floor - both at dinner and breakfast table] We'll be back to treat ourselves again soon ..." TO BOOK: 1 Silver Street, Winteringham, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9ND 01724 733096 Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right it used to be all engineering; now it's food processing which is a nifty kind of precis of what Mrs T did to the whole country The case against There's a Harrowby and a Barrowby: clear your ears out Drowning in new developments cashing in on the commuter potential Could be sprightlier on the cultural front it's a dream: on the east coast mainline – Peterborough (19-30 minutes twice hourly) and London King's Cross (two or three an hour it's on the Liverpool-Norwich and Skegness-Nottingham (38 minutes Hang out at... The Beehive pub on Castlegate: cute plus an actual beehive for a sign (though the bees Where to buy The town centre has some great period property Georgian and Victorian town houses on North Parade (where You Know Who lived with sizeable suburbans around Manthorpe Road and Gonerby Road Bargain of the week Victorian two-bed terrace, slap-bang in the centre of town, £69,950, with William H Brown Marie Twist "We love the river, the wide pavements, the Saturday markets, the Portuguese cafe in Blue Court and the sausages in The Blue Pig." Laura Bilton "Grantham is ideal for kids because it's a friendly And it's really accessible to places such as Nottingham and Peterborough Do you live in Ruthin, Denbighshire? Do you have a favourite haunt or a pet hate? If so, please write, by Tuesday 11 May, to lets.move@theguardian.com Powered by Grantham Journal, Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Spalding Guardian and Lincolnshire Free Press Home   Grantham   News   Article A friendship bench has been placed in Great Gonerby dedicated to the efforts of villagers who came together during lockdown in 2020 The horseshoe-shaped bench has been made by Chris Kennedy and commemorates local people who decorated stones and clapped for NHS workers during Covid The bench was designed by parish councillor Karri-Anne Davey The idea was first discussed by Great Gonerby Parish Council to create awareness of loneliness and the mental health issues of people who spend days without seeing another person and to encourage villagers to get out and about and have a chat on a focal friendship bench as Covid took hold and more and more people suffered from isolation During 2020 the village started a Rockdown Lockdown project where stones were decorated by people of all ages and then placed around the village to be found "The project gave purpose to making something bright and fun during a time of uncertainty "The project took off so well the Parish Council decided to collect the stones and include them as a lasting reminder of what decorating and placing these stones did for people in a dark period of time for our village and how villagers found a way to connect with each other and made many people smile "It has taken many months which turned into years to create the 3m horseshoe bench and Parish Council Chairman would like to extend his sincere thanks to Chris Kennedy of Roll and Scroll for his many hours of dedicated work in putting together a design that was achievable and the whole of Great Gonerby could not be prouder of the end result "We very much hope those who decorated a stone will take the time to see if they can find theirs and look forward to chatting to villagers who use it for many years to come." Chris incorporated the decorated stones into the bench and used epoxy resin to fix them and allow people to see them The bench also includes metal cutouts of children placing the stones and of St Sebastian's Church which can be seen across the road from the bench Chris has made a number of benches, many of them commemorating local people which have been installed in Grantham town centre and nearby villages Chris said: "It is one of the most expensive benches I have ever made I think the bench took about three days to make and the epoxy resin was done in stages Luckily I’d somewhere to store the bench because the resin takes a long time to go off." An event will celebrate 100 years since a social club was founded On May 11, residents will come together to celebrate 100 years since Great Gonerby Social Club opened three bands will be performing including The System Planet Abba and Eba ‘the reggae man’ Sallah said: “We are marking this milestone in the club’ history by holding this special centenary event which is open to all “It’s an event so people who want to celebrate can come along and enjoy themselves “I’m hoping for a great party atmosphere.” The event is open to all to come along and begins at 3pm Home   Grantham   Sport   Article Great Gonerby are celebrating a title triumph in just their second season The Blues have been crowned Development Division winners in the Nottinghamshire Senior League The team was only formed in the summer of 2022 after the club's Under 18s side of that time came to the end of their run in youth football Andy Mayer and Jack Perry remained at the helm signed some additional players to replace those who were university bound and led the side to a fifth place finish in their maiden campaign have continued their hard work and rewarded the dedication of their management team by taking top spot They were crowned champions on Tuesday night after a 3-3 home draw with West Hallam Juniors at Great Gonerby Recreation Ground The Blues - who are sponsored by Belton Cleaning Co Ltd - have won 13 and drawn three of their 18 league games this term and have finished six points clear of runners-up Attenborough Development I have recently been asked exactly what a "bier" is Many believe that it is a distinctly more pleasurable opportunity to be enjoyed at The Recruiting Sergeant but I'm afraid that the alternative spelling indicates a totally different (and less enjoyable) meaning a conveyance for the transportation of the coffin at a funeral the bier is a modern device and usually belongs to the funeral director involved many parishes had their own undertaker (as the funeral director was then known) which meant that a village bier was essential because the coffin would need to be conveyed from the place of rest ( often a private house) to the service and subsequently the churchyard for burial (no cremations in those days) Our undertaker's premises was on the High Street opposite the Recruiting Sergeant where Harry's Place is now situated He was also the village wheelwright and had a small farm and dairy herd This all meant that a village bier was necessary so in 1926 the Parish Council decided to purchase one from Messrs Mawer and Curtis of Lincoln (both names are still prevalent in Lincoln after nearly 100 years the old bier naturally became redundant It had spent many years in a shed at the burial ground until the area was needed for burials and the shed sold and subsequently in a dingy farm shed where its condition deteriorated dramatically I made the decision to completely transform it as a wet day winter project in my workshop covered in cobwebs and mouse / rat droppings and would probably have been ultimately scrapped there was not a single woodworm to be seen I completely stripped it down to its individual components and really gave it the complete works The result is the very attractive piece of furniture you see now The Parish Council agreed that should the church wish to make use of it and it is now to be used as a bookstand / information centre It must also be said that it is still available for its proper purpose and has already been so used for the funeral of the late Betty Hill (nee Eminson) whose family I asked Robert Holland if the family would like the opportunity to use it for Betty's final journey It also necessitated a slightly wider ramp at the church door as there was only about an inch clearance on either side This also better accommodates modern wider vehicles for the disabled The Parish Council minute from 1926 reads "The Undertaker will pay the Parish Clerk 1 shilling and sixpence (7 1/2p) to hire the bier one shilling (5p) of which will be returned if the bier is brought back in a clean condition" I have to say that we have yet to receive the 1 shilling and sixpence hiring fee from Robert A mum hopes her new outdoor playgroup will inspire children to “explore the natural world” Alice McGrath from Great Gonerby launches Wonder Bugs in May an outdoor playgroup for toddlers that will explore the environment through engaging activities There will be weekly sessions - each environmentally themed - from 10am until 11.30am on Mondays at the Echo Tree Forest School in Barrowby, near Grantham “I saw there was an opportunity and thought it would be good to start something for walking to pre-school age,” said Alice She added: “It’s something I have thought about for a long time “We will be doing activities all about the forest free play sessions and the children will be able to explore different activities that promote their growth and high mobility “Getting fresh air will help the children and getting involved in forest play will allow them to make their own decisions be problem solvers and play in the natural world around them.” The Echo Tree Forest Site boasts a range of equipment the children will be able to play on including a rope swing and mini tree house Alice hopes to see children make “lasting friendships” and “gain more confidence” through the group She added: “Parents can also feel they have the opportunity to relax while the children are playing in a creative and inspiring environment “Watching the children grow and seeing their confidence grow will be fantastic.” To find out more about Wonder Bugs, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556107829594 Alice will be taking bookings from mid-April An application has been submitted to for a development of eight new homes in Great Gonerby Grange Developments Ltd is proposing to build eight new four-bedroom homes on land to the east of 61 Belton Lane would be arranged around a central cul-de-sac driveway The application said: "The dwellings will be well-designed "The size of the dwellings proposed will be commensurate with others to the north side of Belton Lane and the materials will be carefully chosen to ensure that they are in-keeping with the nearby properties accordingly." A previous planning application for one home on the site of the existing tennis court to the north west of 61 Belton Lane was refused in May 2021 The land to the east of Belton Lane has been used as additional garden land for 61 Belton Lane and was bought by the owners of that property over 12 years ago the land was used for agricultural purposes A public footpath passes through the application site from north to south and would be retained if the plans are successful For over five decades Jeff Thompson has worked tirelessly to ensure that his little bit of England is a nicer place to live The Great Gonerby ‘Clockpelter’ signed up as a parish councillor at the age of 27 and now after 51 years of dedicated service to the community he has made the tough decision to retire from a post which he has loved At a parish council meeting on Monday night he was presented with a gift (a cordless drill) to mark the occasion said: “Jeff is standing down after 51 years and he will be sadly missed I am sure I will still call him on occasions for information or village history but I would like to say on behalf of the whole village thank you very much.” Jeff said that although he was officially retiring he would still be doing his allocated jobs and would be there for anything the parish council asked him to do He said: “Fifty one years has now come to an end and I have enjoyed every bit It just seemed the right time for me to go and give some younger people in the village a chance to be involved in the work of the parish council “As a bona fide Clockpelter (the name Great Gonerby villagers call themselves) my most enjoyable memories are looking after the village clock and being involved in the new Memorial Hall project.” Jeff can trace his family history back as far as 1560 when St Sebastian’s church records began According to the parish council minutes of Jeff’s first meeting on May 20 then chairman Ron Merrick said that it was “nice to see one of the younger element” taking an interest in local affairs He later became a district councillor for the Great Gonerby ward from 1971 until 2014 Last July the parish council marked Jeff’s half century of service and contribution to village affairs by presenting him with a glass commemoration for his golden anniversary He said: “I’ve got such an immersion into a love of this village and I always will have I used to cut the grass for the parish council and we had a little bit of land where some cottages used to stand on Green Street so I instigated an establishment of squatters’ rights on behalf of the village Once you occupied it for 12 years and nobody staked a claim to it “The late Joe Simmonds sold his bus depot which was on the periphery of this bit of land so he paid the parish council pro-rata for it he then discovered that the area he had paid us for “Now it’s time to move on but I am always here for the village if needed.” A traditional family circus has returned after a pandemic break and will begin shows this week Circus Mondao will be performing a 20 show-run in its big top on Belton Lane It's been a quick turn around for Circus Mondao which only completed its final show in Boston on Sunday yet had the large tent up and ready in Gonerby the following day Due to the pandemic heavily restricting the entertainment industry this will be Circus Mondao's first full season since 2019 running throughout the year until November Ringmistress Petra Jackson has been involved with the circus for 30 years and loves the variety it brings She said: "It's lovely to be back and doing what we love and it's just so nice being able to see the families that we see each year that come to the show." who are not just talented performers but also take part in the day to day activities of the circus Circus Mondao has an Animals In Activities License and has a host of animals in its numbers - five horses but sadly they won't be performing during the shows on Belton Lane Petra added: "After the show the people can come out and look at the animals and stroke them." One of the performers in Circus Mondao is Grantham's millennium baby, Cinzia Timmis who was the first baby born in Grantham hospital for the millennium Cinzia is an aerialist and takes part in a variety of roles around the circus which approximately lasts 90 to 100 minutes with three animal acts and four clown routines the circus has a variety of acts for the audience to enjoy but one of their more unusual acts is hair hanging where a performer hangs by her hair and performs Petra said: "You have to train your scalp to get it used to it and you have to make sure it's even so you don't get pulled too much on one side Petra is proud that Circus Mondao is something that the whole family can come and enjoy together She said: "If you have a little baby in a pram they are going to enjoy the music and the lights and the older grandparents that come say it takes them back to their childhood Petra added: "The aim for our family is to entertain your family." Discount vouchers for the circus are available from local shops and on Facebook A primary school has expressed its “delight” after it maintained a ‘good’ Ofsted rating Staff and governors at St Sebastian’s CE Primary School were “delighted” to receive their most recent Ofsted report following a two-day inspection on March 13 and 14 The report described pupils as being “well mannered and proud to attend the school.” It went on to add that “pupils feel cared for especially in regard of their mental well-being” said: “The report is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole staff team and the way they work together tirelessly to achieve the best for the children in their care.” St Sebastian’s was praised for it’s emphasis on phonics and early reading The inspector described the “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” which also included special events such as a science week to enrich the curriculum offer Support for children beginning the early years foundation stage was highlighted where children quickly settled into school and enjoyed “thoughtfully-designed activities that generate curiosity” for learning Adults working in this area of school were identified as knowing the children particularly well and supporting progress by breaking down key knowledge into small steps to ensure success Pupil behaviour was highlighted as another positive aspect of the school where a values-based approach to behaviour management is consistently applied The report noted that attendance is high and pupils enjoy being in school One parent said: “The school teaches amazing values: kindness The school confirmed that staff and governors are ready to begin work on the small areas for development identified in the report which include continuing to improve systems to check pupil knowledge as part of the new curriculum A 19-year-old girl with a "passion for horses" recently competed at a championship show in Liverpool a former Priory Ruskin student from Great Gonerby competed with her two-year-old Welsh pony and cob named Angel at the STARS Champions of Champions at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Sunday Chloe and Angel came fifth out of 51 in the mixed breed class and eighth out of 50 in the M&M small breed class Chloe said: "I have always wanted to go to this particular show and had brought a pony this year which made my dream come true "What an achievement and such a special pony I have Angel is having a well deserved rest through the winter ready for next season I am hoping her winning strike continues and that she will be a fantastic ridden pony in the future "Angel has fantastic comments wherever she goes and has her own little fan club." Angel has previously won at other competitions including the Royal Windsor Horse Show and is "always coming away with champion and supreme champion," added Chloe The subject of whether the Pennine Way railway bridge will be built has resurfaced this week Lincolnshire county councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways, has recently expressed multiple concerns over the Poplar Farm development including a railway bridge that would connect Barrowby Gate and Great Gonerby In early 2022, Poplar Farm’s developer, Buckminster, said that it was “investigating the need” for a railway bridge link from Pennine Way to Gonerby Road It claimed the Pennine Way link may "no longer be needed as traffic relief" due to the construction of the southern relief road adding that it was instead exploring whether a pedestrian and cycle route across the railway would be “a better solution” Grantham Civic Society responded to this at the time, stating that the Pennine Way bridge agreement must be honoured. Journal readers are invited to take part in the poll below as we ask…Should the Pennine Way bridge be built Coun Davies said: “The reality of the bridge is that section 106 agreements are unenforceable “My own view is that if you agree to build something things do change and if the local community is happy for that money to be invested in other things The Journal put the concerns to Buckminster A spokesperson said: "Buckminster and its development partner Norwich Hub continue to work with the local planning authority on these issues and as such felt it was inappropriate to comment at this time.” A councillor has completed a survey which asked for views on a railway bridge and is calling for the completion of community facilities in an estate South Kesteven District Councillor Paul Martin (Con, Arnoldfield) held a survey to collect feedback on the Pennine Way link road which would connect the Poplar Farm development and Great Gonerby He said that 67 per cent of Poplar Farm residents are in favour of the link road and bridge 80 per cent of people were supportive of the Pennine Way link including 85 per cent of residents in Gonerby village Coun Martin said: “Having lived in various locations in north Grantham over the past forty years I am very aware of the traffic issues and the need for Grantham traffic to “flow” “Over the past month or so I have been talking to many many residents on their doorsteps about the Pennine Way link road “I also held a large survey a few months ago from which I received literally hundreds of written comments alongside the survey results Coun Martin stressed the importance of traffic flow in the north of Grantham and he hopes that the completion of the Southern Relief Road will help He contoinued: “Some interesting alternative suggestions from the people of Grantham include a level crossing instead of a bridge just a cycle/pedestrian bridge or no bridge at all One resident suggests a railway stop for the Nottingham line “I would like to thank residents who responded to the online survey and those who I have spoken to on the doorstep.” Coun Martin is hoping to push for Buckminster to bring forward the “long overdue” sports and community facilities in the Poplar Farm estate I will be meeting with the developer who will be outlining their future plans for the estate and link road “I have always said that we cannot continue with Poplar Farm residents living without local facilities for years after they were told they would be built “I can't have children growing up amongst a half finished building site when parents thought they'd have their shop A woman has suffered broken bones after being knocked over by a dog was walking her dog with a friend on July 18 outside Great Gonerby when a “not well under control” large dog knocked her over was left in “excruciating pain” and was left to lay on the ground for three hours before she was taken by ambulance to Lincoln County Hospital The hospital visit revealed she had broken her right kneecap in three places and it was also dislocated and torn from its ligaments and Shirley now has a brace fitted to her right leg for six weeks “My quality of life has been drastically diminished” “There was a loud audible crack when the dog hit me and I was aware in that instant that serious damage had been done “The first few moments were consumed by my feelings of terrible pain and a realisation that I could not move looked at me and his contribution to the situation was a curt ‘oh dear’ and that was the last I saw of him I was aware that an ambulance was being called “As I lay there my feelings were of pain but also of anger and frustration getting back to full fitness would be a hard struggle Shirley is now restricted to the downstairs of her house and uses a Zimmer frame to get about two family holidays have had to be cancelled and she doesn’t know when she can return to walking she will have to undergo a period of “intense physiotherapy” She added: “I am told that this will be extremely painful if I wish to restore full mobility.” Shirley is “grateful” for the support she received but hopes that this incident will “encourage dog owners to fully accept responsibility for their pets” having insurance to cover damage or injury caused by your pet Kind-hearted pupils at St Sebastian’s Primary School donated more than 145kg of food items to Grantham Foodbank last month Children across the school collected the items for their harvest festival at St Sebastian’s Church where they also spoke about thankfulness and thinking about others Parents were also invited to join their children at church for the festival Foodbank co-ordinator Brian Hanbury said: “St Sebastian’s donated 146.2kg of food which will help provide almost 100 meals Harvest is pouring in from over 130 groups The target is 4.3 tonnes providing 5,000 meals which might last us three months We are truly appreciative of every ounce of food.” Plans have been approved for a large energy plant to be built near Grantham which will power thousands of homes using manure Lincolnshire County Council gave the green light on Monday to the scheme which faced objections over concerns that the building would be a blot on the landscape the increased HGV traffic in the area and fears that smells from it could spoil the quality of life of nearby residents But members of the planning and regulation committee backed the plans a storage lagoon and gas storage tanks built on a 14-acre site to the east of the A1 at Gonerby Moor Plans submitted by applicants Moor Bio-Energy Ltd state that biogas and bio fertiliser will be produced from around 55,000 tonnes of farm waste - manure and slurries - and crops The waste will be brought in from farms within a 10-mile radius and the bio-fertiliser produced will be made available to these local farms Some of the gas produced at the plant will be used to help power it but the remainder will go into the National Grid Parish councillors at Great Gonerby and Marston had raised objections against it on the grounds it would spoil the quality of life of residents The circus is coming to town this month with seven Big Top shows Circus Mondao will be in town from Wednesday to Sunday The traditional family circus will put on its first show at 5pm on March 15 followed by another that evening at 7.30pm There are 6pm shows on March 16 and 17 followed by two shows on March 18 and a 2pm show on Sunday For more details, money saving vouchers and ticket prices go to www.circusmondao.co.uk or call 07722 791777 Tickets are only available to buy from the ticket office on site Reader Myles Holloway came across a couple of the Journal’s old ‘Grantham in the News’ books in Newark Antiques Centre recently Secreted in the leaves of the books were some old newspaper cuttings of Grantham photographs from the 1970s which Myles dropped in to the Journal office One of the pictures hidden in the books was this aerial photo of Great Gonerby it appears as if it was a photograph taken before the A1 bypass was built so we think it must be an optical illusion This was Wyndham Park Bowls Club's B team of half a century ago Kings Arms was formerly the Blue Ram hotel – after it was the Kings Arms Another of Myles Holloway's clippings (see above) shows the Blue Ram hotel in Narrow Westgate It was originally the Kings Arms but changed its name in the early 1800s when Grantham went 'blue' It provided rest and sustenance for weary travellers for 450 years Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of cruelty to an animal A woman who was filmed as she cut up and then ate her pet hamster called Mr Nibbles was today (Wednesday) jailed for 12 months Footage of the attack carried out by Emma Parker was shared online prompting a warning from shocked RSPCA inspectors were sent to the RSPCA by a concerned member of the public The first video was 27 seconds long and showed Parker repeatedly prodding a large knife into a hamster ball containing Mr Nibbles and then cutting the still alive animal in half A second video showed Parker holding a bottle of water and then eating the two dissected halves of the now dead hamster said: "The two videos seen on social media showed the defendant with a hamster in a hamster ball "The defendant is holding the ball with a knife in the other hand "She takes the knife and plunges it through the opening of the ball moving the knife from side to side "A spectator is heard laughing and says 'you are a sick b*****d you are' "The hamster can be heard repeatedly squealing it is allowed to escape and runs around a while "The defendant attempts to strike it with the knife "It's still alive and she uses the knife in a chopping and sawing motion over the middle of the hamster's body "In the second video the defendant eats the two halves of the dissected body." During police interview Parker admitted the video was her and claimed she was helping the hamster to die after it had been bitten by one of her dogs earlier in the day Parker said the incident took part at her home in mid-May but refused to name those filming the footage described the content as deeply disturbing and said Mr Nibbles would have suffered both physical and psychological damage as hamsters are prey animals which can feel fear The vet added that she had never heard a hamster squeal like Mr Nibbles did during the whole of her career admitted one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal The court heard Parker had been made the subject of community orders in both 2021 and 2022 for offences of shoplifting and had a long history of addiction to class A drugs said Parker had been targeted as a result of the video with her home vandalised and dog faeces put through the letter box The court was told she had been "cuckooed" by a drug dealer who lived nearby and was under instruction when she filmed the videos Cuckooing is a term used to describe an action whereby drug dealers take over a person's home and use it to store or distribute drugs Mr Brewin said Parker had also been involved in a recent car crash which left her with burns Judge James House KC told Parker he had to take into account that Parliament had recently raised the maximum sentence for such animal cruelty from six months to five years' imprisonment Judge House said it was "abhorrent" that violence had been inflicted on a defenceless animal for others' entertainment "The hamster was injured at least twice and then while still alive cut in half," Judge House said "You are then seen holding a bottle of water and then eating the two halves of the dissected hamster." "What is notable from her interview is the refusal to name who else is present and who is videoing the footage," Judge House added Judge House also banned Parker from keeping animals for 15 years after telling her he regarded her cruelty as "serious as could be" a spokesperson said: “This is an extremely upsetting video and we'd like to reassure the public that we are investigating and working closely with the police "Please do not share it or comment on it as it increases the chances of other people seeing it and being distressed.” RSPCA inspector Andy Bostock said: “We share the public's revulsion at this horrific incident and we'd like to thank the police for their support in this investigation “This type of cruelty has no place in today’s society and was a heartless vicious attack on a defenceless animal “It has been upsetting and disturbing for everyone who has been involved in this case.” Two dogs were also removed from Parker's home Lincolnshire Police confirmed they arrested a woman on June 23 following the investigation by the RSPCA The most and least hygienic places to eat have been revealed by the number of stars they are awarded by food hygiene inspectors care homes and businesses all have to be rated on how well they deal with food Some have received glowing five out of five ratings which are 'very good' and require no improvement whereas others have much room for improvement All ratings are issued by South Kesteven District Council We've scoured the data to compile a full list of eateries in Grantham and within a three-mile radius which were rated in 2022 and 2023 from five stars down to one (all Grantham unless stated otherwise) Grantham Preparatory School (Edward and Blake) Stoke Rochford Catering - Stoke Rochford Golf Club Belton Park Golf Club & Belton Park Golf Club Pro shop All ratings are publicly available via the Food Standards Agency website Children at a village school had a special way of marking Remembrance Day by recycling their rubbish into tributes Youngsters at St Sebastian’s Primary School in Great Gonerby all donated plastic bottles before transforming them into poppies to create a display for their school fence A spokesman at the school said: “All 132 pupils took part in the project The display has been well received by the village community and people passing by who have been paying it lots of compliments.” the school held an assembly so pupils could gain a greater understanding of Remembrance Day and observed a minutes silence Jessica in Year 6 said: “I always remember the people from the war not only the ones that died but the survivors too especially my great grandad who was the only survivor from his regiment in the Battle of the Somme.” McDonald’s is coming to Grantham’s Downtown shopping centre at Gonerby Moor The fast food chain has been granted permission to open a restaurant with a drive-thru close to the A1 junction The site is an undeveloped piece of land to the east of the shopping area and south of the motorway services Some 35 full-time and 30 part-time jobs will be created The junction of Allington Lane East and the B1174 will be upgraded to a roundabout with a new access road created for the McDonald’s car park The location makes it “well placed to offer refreshments to passing customers” on the A1 or Downtown as well as Grantham residents The application says it intends to deliver “a bright modern and contemporary feel for visitors” which has made it the most popular fast food brand in the world It adds: “It is intended that the roundabout will be of a suitable size and capacity to be future-proofed for the wider redevelopment of the Downtown site.” Grantham’s only McDonald’s is currently located at the far end of the town on Bridge End Road South Kesteven District Council has granted permission for work to start within the next three years No objections to the plans have been published on the council’s planning website the land is earmarked for development under the Gonerby Moor masterplan The fast food giant is making efforts to expand into Lincolnshire having opened a drive-thru in Louth in November and another in Boston last month Do you welcome another McDonald's in the area Email your thoughts to comment@granthamjournal.co.uk Pupils of St Sebastian’s Primary School in Great Gonerby have raised more than £600 for Cancer Research UK by taking part in a Race for Life event The children took part in the event around the school grounds Parents and carers were also invited to take part Headteacher Linda Baldwin said: “There are many of our school community – both staff and families – who have first-hand experience of cancer and we felt this was a relatively simple but effective way of supporting such a worthwhile charity “Our youngsters are the generation that could see ground-breaking treatments and cures for cancer in their lifetime They are the young warriors who could be the researchers and lifesavers of tomorrow By taking part in Race for Life and uniting together against cancer they will be doing something really special.” To make a donation go to www.justgiving.com An Ofsted report has praised a village school and says it continues to be ‘good’ An inspector visited St Sebastian’s Primary School in Great Gonerby in January It also says strong leadership has resulted in standards continuing to rise and the teaching of phonics is highly effective The inspector also said: “There is a strong culture of keeping pupils safe from harm and your determination to achieve the right outcomes for the most vulnerable families is a reflection of your caring leadership “Pupils spoken to on inspection say that they feel safe in school and that they are taught how to stay safe when going online and when using mobile phones “The school knows its pupils very well and as a result the work for its more vulnerable pupils has been positive over time The disadvantaged pupils in the school receive additional targeted support.” Headteacher Linda Baldwin welcomed the report and said the school was delighted with the outcome Mrs Baldwin added: “The staff and governors of the school work tirelessly to ensure the children at St Sebastian’s receive a first class education that recognises and develops individual skill and talent There is always room for improvement and as the report recognises we are not complacent “constantly looking at fresh approaches to teaching and learning so that standards continue to improve” “We will celebrate the many positive areas that are highlighted in the report and ensure we capitalise and build on these the staff and governors will take on board the areas for development to ensure the school continues to improve and thus provide a quality education that every child at St Sebastian’s deserves “I would like to publicly thank the whole school community – staff and especially the children – for their continued support and dedication I am incredibly proud of the school and all we continue to achieve together.” A little girl who was given just a 10 per cent chance of survival at birth has started preschool this week Three-year-old Ella-Grace Gregorich (Ella) which can cause a range of lifelong problems including heart defects and learning difficulties But she has defied all odds to complete her first full day at Sunshine Preschool Her mum Andrea Kavanagh was pregnant when she first learned that her baby had the condition and a hole in her heart and was advised to terminate her pregnancy Ella was born by emergency C-section and has spent a great deal of time in hospital and undergoing procedures including major heart surgery and a tracheotomy is now described by her mum as “full of life and a cheeky little madam with everyone she meets wrapped around her little finger” Entrusting Ella into the care of others at the preschool was a huge challenge for Andrea who suffers from anxiety Andrea added: “I always wanted to believe that we would get to this point but there really were some very dark moments I looked around at a few playgroups but Sunshine just stood out Ella loved it from the first time she went in and the staff have really gone above and beyond They’ve all had to have basic training on Ella and know what to look out for There are now three of them that are fully trained in everything right down to doing a tube change as well as what to do if Ella stops breathing Because of them Ella can live a semi-normal life and I get a few hours to myself Ella still needs 24 hour care and has a one to one at preschool but the transition to playgroup has been amazing.” She added: “She has settled in really well We’ve all undergone training with three of us fully trained in her specific needs This includes knowing how to change her suction tube throughout the day to help her to breathe and feel more comfortable We are also being ultra careful with our hygiene procedures It’s not as scary as it sounds though and Ella takes in all her stride “Some of the other children have asked about her valve which we just explain that it is something to help her to breathe.” Ella will attend preschool three days a week until she starts school next September Andrea is amazed at her daughter’s strength and courage each day adding: “Ella has such a zest for life and lights up any room she walks into.” St Sebastian’s Primary School in Great Gonerby has been awarded an ‘outstanding’ grade following an inspection by the National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools The SIAMS review took place in June this year and judged the school as being outstanding in all areas an improvement on their previous judgement of ‘Good’ in 2010 said: “The inspector particularly praised the behaviour and relationships between all groups of staff and described us as a happy and deeply caring school and recognised the deeply embedded values we have at the heart of all we do “all are able to be the best that they can be.” And she added: “I would like to say thank you all - colleagues parents and our amazing pupils - for your on-going hard work and support: you make St Sebastian’s the unique and special place it undoubtedly is.” In summary the SIAMS report said St Sebastian’s school “lives out its vision to nurture the whole child in a loving Christian atmosphere where all are helped to reflect on the meaning of faith” The leadership skill and vision of the headteacher as was the impact of the collective worship which promotes the Christian character of the school and helps pupils to achieve an outstanding level of spiritual development Areas for improvement included the enhancement of the planning delivery and evaluation of collective worship making sure year six pupils have developed the skills to experience full ownership of worship And to enhance the delivery of religious education through sharing good practice both within the school and to the wider audience of diocesan schools St Sebastian’s primary school is next to the parish church and has 124 pupils who are mainly from white British backgrounds and live in the surrounding area A small number of children at the school speak English as a second language Gonerby Youth FC Under-9 Blues have won their first piece of silverware After two seasons of non-competitive development matches this season saw a Trophy tournament added to the Grantham Youth Football Development League programme the side went on to win the remaining eight matches Joint coach Simon Hayes said: "It's been a brilliant competition with great football played by all the teams the side were begging us to find out other results "They have really taken on what we've asked them to do with them learning new roles and positions They are a great bunch of kids who love playing football." Sanchez Williams and coach Steve Young; front – Eva Kirtley-Marshall Defendants accused of receiving stolen goods the theft of toys and driving offences are among those to be brought before the magistrates courts These are the results from recent magistrates’ courts in the area pleaded not guilty at Lincolnshire Magistrates Court to three charges of dishonestly receiving stolen goods on July 8 a Mafiabike and a Hex bit holder and a sharpening stone knowing or believing them to be stolen goods The defendant was remanded on unconditional bail until April 29 pleaded guilty to the theft of toys worth a total of £446.70 from W The case was adjourned for sentencing on February 18 at Lincoln Magistrates Court appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court accused of trespassing at a house in Brewery Hill when he stole a bicycle and guitars of unknown value when a person in the building was subjected to violence The case was adjourned to Lincoln Crown Court on January 31 was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 for failing to give information at police headquarters relating to the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence His driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points An allegation that Beardsley drove a vehicle at 39mph on a 30mph road in Stamford on May 15 was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 by Boston magistrates for failing to give information to police on May 13 An allegation that Harrop drove a vehicle at 38mph exceeding the 30mph limit on Gonerby Road on April 11 was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 for driving without insurance on June 14 was fined £666 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 for speeding at 80mph on a 50mph road on Honington Road was fined £40 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £34 and costs of £90 for driving on the A1 without a test certificate for driving a Fiat Punto on August 31 in Grantham while disqualified from driving The offence was committed while he was subject to a suspended sentence order No separate penalty was made for an offence of driving without insurance on the same date was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 for driving without insurance on September 15 His licence was endorsed with six penalty points No separate penalty was made for an offence of driving without a licence on the same date was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 for failing to give information on September 23 relating to the identification of a driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence An offence of exceeding the speed limit in Barrowby on April 30 was fined £660 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £66 and costs of £90 by Boston magistrates for failing to give information to policeon July 9 Her driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points An allegation that Mirza drove at 35mph exceeding a 30mph limit on June 5 Defendants from the Grantham area have appeared before magistrates this month and sentenced for drink driving and even fitting an exhaust system to their car to make more noise These are the results from recent cases in Lincolnshire magistrates' courts pleaded guilty to the theft of groceries worth £37 They were both given a 12-m0nth conditional discharge Costs of £85 and a surcharge of £26 were ordered against both men Further charges of the theft of power tools worth £37.55 from Aldi on November 23 2022 the theft of meat worth £152 from Aldi on November 16 and the theft of groceries from Aldi on November 28 2022 were all withdrawn pleaded guilty to driving a Suzuki in Market Rasen on November 6 which had been fitted with an exhaust system altered to increase the noise made by the escape of exhaust gases He was fined £138 and ordered to pay costs of £90 and a surcharge of £34 was fined £220 for owning a Mercedes when the registration mark on the front and back of the vehicle failed to comply with regulations as the letter spacing did not comply He was also ordered to pay costs of £90 and a surcharge of £88 pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker pleaded guilty to drink driving in Templars Way The proportion of alcohol was 154 milligrammes in 100 millilitres of urine Coupland was disqualfied from driving for 12 months and fined £300 He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £120 namely 112 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath Allen was disqualified from driving for 25 months and fined £833 He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £333 pleaded guilty to drink driving on Belton lane when the proportion of alcohol was 44 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath Ball was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £200 Another charge of driving without due care and attention was withdrawn pleaded guilty to stealing cash to the value of £2,260 and two rings He was ordered to pay compensation of £2,260 pleaded guilty to drink driving on the A1 northbound at Gonerby Moor on November 16 De la Rue was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £738 He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a surcharge of £295 pleaded guilty to riding a Yamaha motorcycle on Castlegate namely 47 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath He was ordered to pay costs of £150 and a surcharge of £47 He also pleaded guilty to possessing a lock knife in Grantham on May 29 pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on the A46 at the Nettleham roundabout onJune 8 He was fined £660 and ordered to pay costs of £90 and a surcharge of £66 pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on Dysart Road She was fined £660 and ordered to pay costs of £90 and a surcharge of £264 She also pleaded guilty to driving without a valid driving licence on October 19 Lincolnshire Co-op’s Grantham Travel branch is relocating to Grantham town centre It is moving from its current home at Downtown Garden Centre in Great Gonerby to 57 High Street The unit is being transformed into a modern and welcoming travel branch using £120,000 of investment Inside will be five desks for the expert travel team to give advice and book holidays plus a Bureau de Change to provide foreign currency There’ll also be sophisticated design touches including a ceiling-mounted world map plus hot drink facilities and a comfy seating area so people can relax while planning their next break The branch is expected to open in the unit on Monday 26th March An official opening will also be held later that week to celebrate which will see two donations of £250 made to two local charities the Grantham Travel branch team will continue to offer their expert advice and take bookings at their current location at Downtown Garden Centre Lincolnshire Co-op’s Travel Group Manager Wayne Dennett said: “Our Grantham Travel branch has been based at Downtown Garden Centre in Gonerby Moor for over five years It’s a popular place to visit and has been a fantastic location for us however an opportunity to bring the team’s valued services to Grantham High Street was too good to resist “We’re excited to be refitting the unit and creating a new home for the branch Its travel-themed touches will make it a stylish and relaxing place to talk through destinations and get advice on breaks browse brochures and soak up inspiration for your next trip away “Manager Laura Brittain and her team can’t wait to join Grantham’s High Street and help more people find their perfect holiday Because we’re independent and aren’t tied to any single tour operator we have the flexibility to book from over 200 suppliers Our friendly travel advisors are also experts at finding fantastic breaks at the best value whether you’re booking a dream trip abroad an adventure at sea or a fun break closer to home said: “We have an excellent relationship with Lincolnshire Co-op and we’re sorry to see them leave the Garden Centre They have traded with us for over five years at our Downtown Grantham site and we wholeheartedly support the reasons for their relocation We wish them every success in their new store and of course we are delighted that this relocation gives the people of Grantham yet another great reason to visit the town centre “Lincolnshire Co-op’s Boston Travel branch also continues to trade from our store there.” People can sign up to become members of Lincolnshire Co-op and earn dividend when they book a holiday or shop at the Society’s outlets This dividend can then be spent in Lincolnshire Co-op stores or even on their next holiday Members also get access to exclusive events offers and discounts as well as an annual bonus Lincolnshire Co-op also runs its Barrowby Gate Pharmacy on Winchester Road in Grantham Grantham area defendants brought before the courts recently include: Great Ponton: guilty of driving an MG vehicle in Silver Street without due care and attention on April 16 ordered to pay a £44 victim surcharge and £85 costs and his driving licence endorsed with six penalty points Grantham: guilty of using a BMW in Sturrock Court without insurance on June 11 ordered to pay a £34 victim surcharge and banned from driving for 28 days of no fixed address: guilty of using a Volvo vehicle without insurance in Garden Close ordered to pay a £66 victim surcharge and £90 costs and banned from driving for six months due to repeat offending Caythorpe: admits driving a Subaru Outback in Old Lincoln Road otherwise than in accordance with a licence ordered to pay a £34 victim surcharge and £90 costs and his driving licence endorsed with three penalty points South Witham: admits being drunk and disorderly in Oxford Street 2020 and committing a further offence while the subject of a conditional discharge order for an offence of being drunk and disorderly She was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £34 victim surcharge and £85 costs Great Gonerby: admits driving a Suzuki SX4 without due care and attention in Grantham Road ordered to pay a £34 victim surcharge and £90 costs and her driving licence endorsed with five penalty points Grantham: found guilty of assaulting a man in Oxford Street He was made the subject of a restraining order prohibiting communication with the victim and attending an address is Oxford Street fined £400 and ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge and £200 costs Grantham: admits supplying a quantity of class B drug cannabis to another in Grantham on November 29 2018 and having in his possession a quantity of cannabis with intent to supply on the same date He was committed to prison for 10 weeks suspended for 12 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work within 12 months He was also ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge and £85 costs Grantham: guilty of using a Jaguar vehicle without insurance in London Road of no fixed address: guilty of driving a Peugeot 106 otherwise than in accordance with a licence and without insurance Caythorpe: admits driving a Mercedes while using a hand-held mobile in Manthorpe Road ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £85 costs and banned from driving for six months His licence was endorsed with nine penalty points Grantham: admits driving a Renault Grand Scenic in Sankt Augustin Way 2020 with 55 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – the legal limit is 35 mcg ordered to pay a £43 victim surcharge and £85 costs and banned from driving for 14 months Great Gonerby: admits assaulting a male by beating in Grantham on August 20 He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £100 in compensation Grantham: admits breaching a domestic violence order by entering a property in Wheatgrass Lane He was fined £100 and told to pay £146 in costs to Lincolnshire Police A village primary school is celebrating an excellent church report St Sebastian’s Primary School in Great Gonerby was inspected earlier this month and received an overall judgment of ‘excellent.’ The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report praised the school for their ‘unrelenting drive to unlock potential.’ The report also said that ‘Pupils have ample opportunities to flourish significantly extending their talents and interests.The ‘exceptional dedication’ from both the headteacher and staff was also been praised for ‘significantly rising attainment across all subjects and rapidly improving rates of progress.” Among its other key findings the report says: “The school does all it possibly can to reduce barriers to successful learning for all emotion and resources to ensuring all pupils aspire to and achieve excellence in their own ways and sparkle with rightful pride.” According to the report: “Behaviour at the school is exemplary and rooted in Christian values of forgiveness and friendship The annual inspection is an integral part of being a Church school and aims to show how the school values and vision is underpinned by Christianity Headteacher Michelle Waddell said: “I am immensely proud of the whole St Sebastian’s team All of the staff and Governors work incredibly hard to ensure that the children leave St Sebastian’s with the knowledge and tools to go into the local and wider community and thrive giving as much back as they can Leaders priortise pupils and staff wellbeing ensuring pastoral care is outstanding.” “The children are all amazing they aspire to excellence everyday linking everything they do to the school values They are a credit to their families and to the school and to have this acknowledged through the SIAMS inspection is wonderful.” Home   What's On   Article A talented Dutch keyboard player returns to the stage in Great Gonerby next month to help raise money for charity Dirkjan Ranzijn will appear at Great Gonerby Social Club on Wednesday and his concert will help to raise money for the St Wulfram’s Spire Appeal and the local Samaritans Dirk has been touring for 30 years and is looking forward to a big European tour this year Dirk said: “I started to play the keyboards when I was about nine years old and went professional at the age of 15 which means that this year I am celebrating my 30th anniversary on stage “I have made about 21 albums so far and four DVDs My concerts are leading me to several countries in Europe including Holland “My repertoire is right across the board with songs from the shows are £6 and are available from David or Gill on 01476 978771 There will be homemade produce and refreshments available on the night To find out more about Dirk go to his website at www.dirkjanranzijn.nl There are also numerous videos of Dirk in concert on Youtube.